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Community-driven coffee shop opens its doors in Catford with affordable food

The Gaff coffee shop promotes community engagement by serving local food, showcasing artist work, and providing barista training to Lewisham residents.

Lewisham mum will miss 'dream' home in crumbling pop-up block with poo in stairwell

Place Ladywell, a pop-up housing complex for homeless families, is being dismantled despite its residents' fondness for their homes.

Lewisham celebrates 20 years of Young Mayors

The Young Mayor's Project fosters youth engagement and community connection through a celebration of past and current advisors at Lewisham Town Hall.

Catford cafe with supportive community' crowned Lewisham's best this year

Dolce Dessert and Cafe in Catford has been awarded Best Cafe at the Mayor of Lewisham Business Awards 2024 for its community-focused service.

Community-driven coffee shop opens its doors in Catford with affordable food

The Gaff coffee shop promotes community engagement by serving local food, showcasing artist work, and providing barista training to Lewisham residents.

Lewisham mum will miss 'dream' home in crumbling pop-up block with poo in stairwell

Place Ladywell, a pop-up housing complex for homeless families, is being dismantled despite its residents' fondness for their homes.

Lewisham celebrates 20 years of Young Mayors

The Young Mayor's Project fosters youth engagement and community connection through a celebration of past and current advisors at Lewisham Town Hall.

Catford cafe with supportive community' crowned Lewisham's best this year

Dolce Dessert and Cafe in Catford has been awarded Best Cafe at the Mayor of Lewisham Business Awards 2024 for its community-focused service.
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#local-government

Met Police challenged on claim LFR supported by 'majority of Lewisham residents' | Computer Weekly

The Metropolitan Police's deployment of live facial-recognition technology in Lewisham lacks proper community engagement despite claims of support from local residents.

Huge achievement' as Lewisham named as London's best borough for parks

Lewisham recognized as London's top borough for park services in the Good Parks for London Report 2024.

Brenda Dacres: Lewisham elects its first black woman as its mayor, but only 20% turn out to vote

Brenda Dacres elected first black woman mayor in Lewisham
Low voter turnout in Lewisham mayoral election

Lewisham Mayor's driver will be scrapped as part of 25million savings

Lewisham Council is implementing drastic budget cuts, including eliminating the mayor's driver, to address a significant 25 million budget shortfall.

Met Police challenged on claim LFR supported by 'majority of Lewisham residents' | Computer Weekly

The Metropolitan Police's deployment of live facial-recognition technology in Lewisham lacks proper community engagement despite claims of support from local residents.

Huge achievement' as Lewisham named as London's best borough for parks

Lewisham recognized as London's top borough for park services in the Good Parks for London Report 2024.

Brenda Dacres: Lewisham elects its first black woman as its mayor, but only 20% turn out to vote

Brenda Dacres elected first black woman mayor in Lewisham
Low voter turnout in Lewisham mayoral election

Lewisham Mayor's driver will be scrapped as part of 25million savings

Lewisham Council is implementing drastic budget cuts, including eliminating the mayor's driver, to address a significant 25 million budget shortfall.
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Dad 'living in nightmare' searching for Lewisham girl weeks after disappearance

A father is desperately searching for his missing daughter, Lily-Anne Hook, who vanished two weeks ago, causing immense emotional distress.

Girl, 16, missing for over a week may be in Lewisham

Lucy Webb missing for over a week, potentially in Lewisham after being seen in London.
Leicestershire Police seeking information on Lucy Webb's whereabouts.

Lewisham girl, 19, made call from unknown number' to parents before she vanished

Lilyanne Hook, 19, disappeared after reporting her phone stolen, alarming her family who are desperately seeking information about her whereabouts.

Boy, 17, with links to Lewisham has been missing for five weeks

A 17-year-old boy named Ali has been missing for five weeks, last seen on July 11.
Police are urging the public for help in locating Ali, who frequents specific areas.

Urgent search for missing 19-year-old from Lewisham

Police are seeking help to locate missing 19-year-old woman Lilyanne from Lewisham.

Call 999 if you see missing Lewisham girl, 15, last seen 11 days ago

Police are urgently searching for 15-year-old Gemma from Lewisham, missing since August 23, 2024.

Dad 'living in nightmare' searching for Lewisham girl weeks after disappearance

A father is desperately searching for his missing daughter, Lily-Anne Hook, who vanished two weeks ago, causing immense emotional distress.

Girl, 16, missing for over a week may be in Lewisham

Lucy Webb missing for over a week, potentially in Lewisham after being seen in London.
Leicestershire Police seeking information on Lucy Webb's whereabouts.

Lewisham girl, 19, made call from unknown number' to parents before she vanished

Lilyanne Hook, 19, disappeared after reporting her phone stolen, alarming her family who are desperately seeking information about her whereabouts.

Boy, 17, with links to Lewisham has been missing for five weeks

A 17-year-old boy named Ali has been missing for five weeks, last seen on July 11.
Police are urging the public for help in locating Ali, who frequents specific areas.

Urgent search for missing 19-year-old from Lewisham

Police are seeking help to locate missing 19-year-old woman Lilyanne from Lewisham.

Call 999 if you see missing Lewisham girl, 15, last seen 11 days ago

Police are urgently searching for 15-year-old Gemma from Lewisham, missing since August 23, 2024.
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Elderly man found dead in a Lewisham home died due to 'blunt force trauma'

A 72-year-old man was killed by blunt force trauma, leading to a murder charge against a 34-year-old woman connected to him.

Woman charged with murder after man found dead at home in Lewisham

A woman was charged with murder after a man's body was found in Lewisham, indicating a known relationship between the two.

Lewisham: Man arrested following stabbing on south London high street

A man has been arrested after a stabbing incident on Lewisham High Street, with one victim hospitalized.

Man fighting for his life after stabbing in Lewisham

A man is in critical condition after a stabbing in Lewisham, with a suspect arrested for GBH.

Woman charged with murder of man in Lewisham

A woman has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Lewisham, confirmed as a homicide due to blunt force trauma.

'Good Samaritan raped in Lewisham by drunk stranger she was trying to help'

A woman was raped by a drunken stranger she was trying to help get home, leading to a trial against Craig Dorney.

Elderly man found dead in a Lewisham home died due to 'blunt force trauma'

A 72-year-old man was killed by blunt force trauma, leading to a murder charge against a 34-year-old woman connected to him.

Woman charged with murder after man found dead at home in Lewisham

A woman was charged with murder after a man's body was found in Lewisham, indicating a known relationship between the two.

Lewisham: Man arrested following stabbing on south London high street

A man has been arrested after a stabbing incident on Lewisham High Street, with one victim hospitalized.

Man fighting for his life after stabbing in Lewisham

A man is in critical condition after a stabbing in Lewisham, with a suspect arrested for GBH.

Woman charged with murder of man in Lewisham

A woman has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Lewisham, confirmed as a homicide due to blunt force trauma.

'Good Samaritan raped in Lewisham by drunk stranger she was trying to help'

A woman was raped by a drunken stranger she was trying to help get home, leading to a trial against Craig Dorney.
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#community-engagement

Lewisham Shopping Centre's classy revamp just got real

The £1.3 billion renovation project for Lewisham aims to provide affordable housing, new shops, and public green spaces, enhancing local community.

All the best businesses in Lewisham that won in the Mayor's awards

The Lewisham Business Awards celebrated diverse local businesses with significant public engagement, highlighting their role in community and economic growth.

Inside London's latest youth radio station: Radio Lewisham

Radio Lewisham empowers young people in Lewisham by providing them with skills and a platform for self-expression through radio.

Lewisham Shopping Centre's classy revamp just got real

The £1.3 billion renovation project for Lewisham aims to provide affordable housing, new shops, and public green spaces, enhancing local community.

All the best businesses in Lewisham that won in the Mayor's awards

The Lewisham Business Awards celebrated diverse local businesses with significant public engagement, highlighting their role in community and economic growth.

Inside London's latest youth radio station: Radio Lewisham

Radio Lewisham empowers young people in Lewisham by providing them with skills and a platform for self-expression through radio.
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#urban-development

Lewisham: Plans for borough's first travellers' site for 15 years revealed

Lewisham plans its first dedicated Travellers' site in 15 years with seven pitches proposed north of Pool Court estate.

Jubilee line's alleged 1970s Lewisham safeguarding debunked

The planning of the Jubilee line incorporated future-proofing strategies for construction, reflecting foresight in urban development.

Lewisham: Plans for borough's first travellers' site for 15 years revealed

Lewisham plans its first dedicated Travellers' site in 15 years with seven pitches proposed north of Pool Court estate.

Jubilee line's alleged 1970s Lewisham safeguarding debunked

The planning of the Jubilee line incorporated future-proofing strategies for construction, reflecting foresight in urban development.
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#emergency-services

Multiple cordons in place with blue tent erected after man stabbed in Lewisham

A 24-year-old man was stabbed in Lewisham, leading to police investigations and a man's arrest on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.

AVOID' area as plumes of smoke billow into sky as fire engulfs flats in Lewisham

A significant fire in Lewisham has mobilized 70 firefighters and 10 fire engines to manage the situation and is currently under investigation.

Police, ambulance and fire services called to Lewisham car crash

Emergency services respond to a crash between two cars in Ladywell Road, Lewisham.
No major injuries reported as paramedics treat individuals at the scene.

Motorcyclist rushed to hospital after crash with car on busy Lewisham road

A motorcyclist was injured in a Lewisham crash but is expected to recover.
Emergency services were quick to respond to the incident.
The injuries sustained were assessed as non-life-threatening.

Lewisham postcodes left without water due to burst pipe

Residents in Lewisham are experiencing water outages due to a burst pipe, with Thames Water working on repairs.
Thames Water regrets the disruption and is redirecting water to mitigate the issue.

Major emergency response as car overturns after crash on busy Lewisham road

A significant crash on Lewisham High Street led to an overturned car but resulted in no serious injuries.

Multiple cordons in place with blue tent erected after man stabbed in Lewisham

A 24-year-old man was stabbed in Lewisham, leading to police investigations and a man's arrest on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.

AVOID' area as plumes of smoke billow into sky as fire engulfs flats in Lewisham

A significant fire in Lewisham has mobilized 70 firefighters and 10 fire engines to manage the situation and is currently under investigation.

Police, ambulance and fire services called to Lewisham car crash

Emergency services respond to a crash between two cars in Ladywell Road, Lewisham.
No major injuries reported as paramedics treat individuals at the scene.

Motorcyclist rushed to hospital after crash with car on busy Lewisham road

A motorcyclist was injured in a Lewisham crash but is expected to recover.
Emergency services were quick to respond to the incident.
The injuries sustained were assessed as non-life-threatening.

Lewisham postcodes left without water due to burst pipe

Residents in Lewisham are experiencing water outages due to a burst pipe, with Thames Water working on repairs.
Thames Water regrets the disruption and is redirecting water to mitigate the issue.

Major emergency response as car overturns after crash on busy Lewisham road

A significant crash on Lewisham High Street led to an overturned car but resulted in no serious injuries.
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#police

Police given extra powers due to disorder' in Lewisham Town Centre TONIGHT

Police in Lewisham Town Centre have enforced a Section 35 Dispersal Zone due to earlier disorder.

Lewisham Police given extra powers AGAIN after 'large groups set off fireworks'

Police have implemented a dispersal order in Lewisham due to increasing anti-social behaviour related to fireworks.

Police in Lewisham given extra powers after youth disorder in town centre

Police in Lewisham have implemented a Section 35 dispersal order to address rising anti-social behavior linked to groups of youths.

Police given extra powers due to disorder' in Lewisham Town Centre TONIGHT

Police in Lewisham Town Centre have enforced a Section 35 Dispersal Zone due to earlier disorder.

Lewisham Police given extra powers AGAIN after 'large groups set off fireworks'

Police have implemented a dispersal order in Lewisham due to increasing anti-social behaviour related to fireworks.

Police in Lewisham given extra powers after youth disorder in town centre

Police in Lewisham have implemented a Section 35 dispersal order to address rising anti-social behavior linked to groups of youths.
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Controversial homes approved for Lewisham after council missed housing targets

Councillors had to grant planning permission for housing due to legal advice indicating zero chance of defending a refusal on appeal.

Some Lewisham residents left with no water or low pressure due to burst pipe

A burst pipe in Lewisham is causing water supply issues for local residents.

Woman banned from Lewisham jewellers after she stole 1,200 diamond band

A woman stole a diamond band worth £1,200, resulting in a ban from the jewellers and a community order.
#emergency-response

Terrified parents fled burning Sydenham tower block with kids under their arms

A fire in a Sydenham tower block prompted emergency evacuations; residents reported chaos as firefighters rescued individuals, highlighting challenges faced by those with disabilities.

Evacuations after fire at Lewisham restaurant 'with no working smoke alarms'

Importance of working smoke alarms highlighted.
Fire incident showed devastating impact on property and residents.

Terrified parents fled burning Sydenham tower block with kids under their arms

A fire in a Sydenham tower block prompted emergency evacuations; residents reported chaos as firefighters rescued individuals, highlighting challenges faced by those with disabilities.

Evacuations after fire at Lewisham restaurant 'with no working smoke alarms'

Importance of working smoke alarms highlighted.
Fire incident showed devastating impact on property and residents.
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The three Lewisham pubs that are assets to the community

The registered community pubs in Lewisham play an essential role in enhancing local social wellbeing.
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Lewisham pub that 'deserves recognition' named best in the borough by CAMRA 2024

The Dog & Bell in Lewisham has been named the best pub in the borough as part of the CAMRA awards of 2024.

Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit by bus in Lewisham

A pedestrian was injured in a collision with a bus in Lewisham.
The pedestrian was taken to the hospital but her injuries are not life-threatening.

The 'happiest' south east London borough with 20 train stations and 16 parks

Lewisham has 20 train stations and quick commute links to central London in 25 minutes.
Lewisham residents rated as one of the happiest in south east London, with 16 parks and various events like markets and festivals.

Lewisham pub that 'deserves recognition' named best in the borough by CAMRA 2024

The Dog & Bell in Lewisham has been named the best pub in the borough as part of the CAMRA awards of 2024.

Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit by bus in Lewisham

A pedestrian was injured in a collision with a bus in Lewisham.
The pedestrian was taken to the hospital but her injuries are not life-threatening.

The 'happiest' south east London borough with 20 train stations and 16 parks

Lewisham has 20 train stations and quick commute links to central London in 25 minutes.
Lewisham residents rated as one of the happiest in south east London, with 16 parks and various events like markets and festivals.
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The best rated schools in Lewisham according to Ofsted

Outstanding schools in Lewisham are rated and inspected by Ofsted periodically, with some schools receiving the highest rating of outstanding.
#bus-accident

Person taken to hospital after Lewisham bus and car crash

One person taken to hospital after a car and bus crash in Lewisham.

Update after man taken to hospital after being 'clipped by bus' in Lewisham

Man taken to hospital after being clipped by bus in Lewisham.
Police investigations ongoing to determine the circumstances of the incident.

Person taken to hospital after Lewisham bus and car crash

One person taken to hospital after a car and bus crash in Lewisham.

Update after man taken to hospital after being 'clipped by bus' in Lewisham

Man taken to hospital after being clipped by bus in Lewisham.
Police investigations ongoing to determine the circumstances of the incident.
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Sadiq Promises 'Bakerloop' Express Bus Route

Promise of Bakerloop express bus route by Sadiq Khan if reelected as Mayor of London.
Proposed route would mirror the Bakerloo line tube extension to Lewisham, while tube completion date could be as late as 2040.
#police-investigation

Man arrested on suspicion of GBH after Lewisham stabbing

A man arrested on suspicion of GBH after a stabbing in Lewisham.

Condition update on man stabbed in the chest in broad daylight in Lewisham

A man was stabbed in Lewisham but his injuries are not life-threatening.
Two males were arrested on suspicion of affray in connection with the incident.

Multiple crime scenes in place after stab victim found at Lewisham Hospital

Man with chest injury found outside hospital, two arrested for possible stabbing in Lewisham.
Police investigation ongoing after stabbing incident in Lewisham, two males arrested on suspicion of affray.

Man in critical condition after he was clipped by a bus' in Lewisham

A man is in critical condition after being clipped by a bus in Lewisham.
Police enquiries are ongoing to determine the circumstances of the incident.

Man arrested on suspicion of GBH after Lewisham stabbing

A man arrested on suspicion of GBH after a stabbing in Lewisham.

Condition update on man stabbed in the chest in broad daylight in Lewisham

A man was stabbed in Lewisham but his injuries are not life-threatening.
Two males were arrested on suspicion of affray in connection with the incident.

Multiple crime scenes in place after stab victim found at Lewisham Hospital

Man with chest injury found outside hospital, two arrested for possible stabbing in Lewisham.
Police investigation ongoing after stabbing incident in Lewisham, two males arrested on suspicion of affray.

Man in critical condition after he was clipped by a bus' in Lewisham

A man is in critical condition after being clipped by a bus in Lewisham.
Police enquiries are ongoing to determine the circumstances of the incident.
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Man charged with murder after woman stabbed to death in Hither Green

A man has been charged with murder after a woman was stabbed to death in Lewisham.
The incident took place in Manor Park, Lewisham, where emergency services found a 31-year-old woman injured and later pronounced dead at the scene.
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Man arrested after woman, 31, stabbed to death at a house in Hither Green

Murder investigation launched after woman fatally stabbed in Lewisham
24-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident

Man dies following shooting in Catford

Man died in shooting at Catford Broadway SE6
Murder investigation launched by Metropolitan Police

Man arrested after woman, 31, stabbed to death at a house in Hither Green

Murder investigation launched after woman fatally stabbed in Lewisham
24-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident

Man dies following shooting in Catford

Man died in shooting at Catford Broadway SE6
Murder investigation launched by Metropolitan Police
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The Lewisham roads with the longest delays and wait times

Longest wait times in Lewisham: A2 with 222.6 sec/veh mile, A2210 with 214.9 sec/veh mile, A2216 with 168.5 sec/veh mile.
Shortest wait times in Lewisham: A2015 with 51.7 sec/veh mile.

Lewisham: London borough voters prepare to elect new mayor

Local by-election in Lewisham for a new mayor.
Labour candidate emphasizes housing as a priority amidst international concerns.
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Three arrested and one seriously injured' after incident in Lewisham

Three people arrested after incident in Lewisham on Rushey Green with one person seriously injured.

Man, 24, charged after loaded gun found at Lewisham home following domestic assault

Man charged with firearms offences
Loaded guns recovered in Lewisham

Three arrested and one seriously injured' after incident in Lewisham

Three people arrested after incident in Lewisham on Rushey Green with one person seriously injured.

Man, 24, charged after loaded gun found at Lewisham home following domestic assault

Man charged with firearms offences
Loaded guns recovered in Lewisham
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Childcare in south east London is MORE expensive than England average

Lewisham has the highest childcare costs in southeast London for 2023.
The Government plans to expand free childcare for parents earning below 100,000.
#murder-investig

Pictures from crime scene after woman stabbed to death in Honor Oak home

A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was fatally stabbed in Lewisham.
A 38-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and taken into custody.

Man hands himself in after woman stabbed to death at Lewisham home

A 32-year-old woman was found dead in Lewisham, leading to a murder investigation.
A man turned himself in at a police station claiming to have harmed the woman.

Pictures from crime scene after woman stabbed to death in Honor Oak home

A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was fatally stabbed in Lewisham.
A 38-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and taken into custody.

Man hands himself in after woman stabbed to death at Lewisham home

A 32-year-old woman was found dead in Lewisham, leading to a murder investigation.
A man turned himself in at a police station claiming to have harmed the woman.
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Best and worst secondary schools in Lewisham revealed in new government data

The Department for Education (DfE) has released new data showing the progress of secondary schools in Lewisham.
Schools are given a progress score based on how much progress their pupils made between key stage two and key stage four.

Which are Lewisham's busiest train stations? See if you can guess

Lewisham station was the busiest train station in the area with 5.9 million entries and exits in 2022-23.
The top five busiest train stations in Lewisham also included New Cross Gate, Forest Hill, Brockley, and Sydenham.

The unhappiest place to live in south east London - revealed

The unhappiest place to live in south east London - revealed (Image: CANVA) Lewisham has been rated the unhappiest borough in south east London, according to latest figures.
#Greenwich

Here's how many electric car charging points are in south east London

Greenwich has the most electric charging points in south east London, but the number has decreased since October 2022.
Lewisham has seen the highest increase in electric charging points in the past year, with the number rising from 179 to 248.
Overall, there has been a 42% jump in publicly available chargers in the UK, with nearly 49,220 chargers as of October 2023.

The happiest and unhappiest places to live in south east London revealed

Greenwich is rated as the happiest borough in south east London.
Lewisham is the least happy borough in south east London.

Here's how many electric car charging points are in south east London

Greenwich has the most electric charging points in south east London, but the number has decreased since October 2022.
Lewisham has seen the highest increase in electric charging points in the past year, with the number rising from 179 to 248.
Overall, there has been a 42% jump in publicly available chargers in the UK, with nearly 49,220 chargers as of October 2023.

The happiest and unhappiest places to live in south east London revealed

Greenwich is rated as the happiest borough in south east London.
Lewisham is the least happy borough in south east London.
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